Patents by Inventor Earl R. Singleton
Earl R. Singleton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11708690Abstract: A temporary sediment retention assembly for removing sediment from storm water entering an inlet of a storm water drainage system can include a substantially rigid frame and a cover. The cover can include a cover material that includes one or more sections of filter materials. The sections of filter materials can be substantially integrally formed or can be connectable together, and form or define a covering or cap that is adaptable to fit over and substantially cover the frame of the temporary sediment retention assembly for retaining or filtering sediment and debris from water flowing through the temporary sediment retention assembly and into the storm water drainage system.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Silt Saver, Inc.Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Publication number: 20230084242Abstract: A stake holding tool for holding a stake or post for driving into the ground while the person holding the stake is enabled to maintain a safe distance includes a body having a first end at which a head portion is located, and a second end defining a grip for holding the stake holding tool. The head portion includes a striking section that generally includes a resilient material adapted to absorb shock from impacts; and a stake receiving recess configured to receive stakes or posts of various sizes and configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Publication number: 20230035252Abstract: A ditch check system and methods for storm water control are provided. The ditch check system can include a velocity-restricting component of non-woven geotextile fabric with one or more porosities configured to control the velocities of storm water flows for sediment control and silt retention. The velocity-restricting component can have one or more reinforcing elements to provide additional support to protect against tearing and/or undue movement of the fabric, as well as provide attachment points for fasteners used to fasten the fabric to support members. The ditch check system can further include a front water seal and a rear scour guard attached to the velocity-restricting component at ground level which are substantially impermeable to vertical water flow to inhibit ditch scouring and prevent the flow of storm water under the ditch check system. To facilitate transportation, installation, and assembly, one or more of the components of the ditch check system can be supplied as a pre-assembled package.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Publication number: 20210404168Abstract: A temporary sediment retention assembly for removing sediment from storm water entering an inlet of a storm water drainage system can include a substantially rigid frame and a cover. The cover can include a cover material that includes one or more sections of filter materials. The sections of filter materials can be substantially integrally formed or can be connectable together, and form or define a covering or cap that is adaptable to fit over and substantially cover the frame of the temporary sediment retention assembly for retaining or filtering sediment and debris from water flowing through the temporary sediment retention assembly and into the storm water drainage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Publication number: 20210180306Abstract: A temporary silt retention assembly for protection of inlets used in storm water drainage systems. The temporary silt retention assembly includes a silt retention device body formed from a substantially rigid material and including a framework structure having a series of water permeable openings. A base plate can be attached to a lower end of the silt retention device, the base plate extending outwardly from the lower end of the silt retention device. An adapter can be molded with or attached to the base plate or body of the silt retention device, the adapter including a frame that can engage with the base plate or lower end of the silt retention device body and at least one cover feature configured to overlap and cover openings between the silt retention device and an inlet structure on which it is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Patent number: 8747027Abstract: A reinforced silt retention material with a variable sieve capability is provided for use in soil erosion control applications. The reinforced silt retention material includes a sheet of water permeable filtering material having varying apparent opening sizes at a series of filtering zones defined along the sheet, which allows varying amounts of runoff water to pass through the sheet but resists the passage of silt and debris therethrough. The silt retention material further includes one or more reinforcing elements that provide additional support to the sheet to protect against tearing and/or undue movement of the sheet, as well as provide attachment points for fasteners used to fasten the sheet to support members for proper positioning during erosion control applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Silt-Saver, Inc.Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Publication number: 20140154018Abstract: A reinforced silt retention material with a variable sieve capability is provided for use in soil erosion control applications. The reinforced silt retention material includes a sheet of water permeable filtering material having varying apparent opening sizes at a series of filtering zones defined along the sheet, which allows varying amounts of runoff water to pass through the sheet but resists the passage of silt and debris therethrough. The silt retention material further includes one or more reinforcing elements that provide additional support to the sheet to protect against tearing and/or undue movement of the sheet, as well as provide attachment points for fasteners used to fasten the sheet to support members for proper positioning during erosion control applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Silt-Saver, Inc.Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Patent number: 8277646Abstract: A temporary storm water drainage control member having a first portion including a series of flow control openings formed therein, and a second portion defining a side wall, is releasably mountable over or within the open end of a storm water pipe system. The side wall of the second portion of the drainage control member engages the storm water pipe in a frictionally engaging fit to mount the drainage control member over or within the opening of the storm water pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Publication number: 20120003045Abstract: A floating oil containment system including a series of containment sections each having a boom portion and a collection curtain extending downwardly therefrom. The containment sections are connectable in series by fasteners inserted along their edges to form a floating oil containment system of a desired size and/or configuration. The collection curtain further generally is formed from an oil and/or chemical absorbent material that will absorb the oil or chemical materials, whereupon the containment section or collection curtain thereof can be removed and replaced for continued remediation of the spill site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Publication number: 20100320131Abstract: A temporary storm water drainage control member having a first portion including a series of flow control openings formed therein, and a second portion defining a side wall, is releasably mountable over or within the open end of a storm water pipe system. The side wall of the second portion of the drainage control member engages the storm water pipe in a frictionally engaging fit to mount the drainage control member over or within the opening of the storm water pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Patent number: 7465129Abstract: A reinforced silt retention sheet and systems for silt retention are provided. The reinforced silt retention sheet includes a non-woven fabric having a series of entangled polymer fibers with a reinforcing material secured within the fabric. The resultant reinforced silt retention sheet further can have openings of a desired size to enable filtering of a flow of fluid passing through the reinforced silt retention sheet.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Silt-Saver, Inc.Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Patent number: 5843306Abstract: A temporary silt guard for temporarily enclosing the open upper end of a drop inlet during the construction of a road system in commercial and residential developments is adapted to fit over and seat upon the open end of the drop inlet to enable storm runoff water to drain into the drop inlet while preventing silt and debris from being carried into and collected therein. The silt guard includes a body having a filter box portion formed from a series of radially spaced slats. A silt screen material is encircled about at least the slats of the filter box portion and secured to the body portion, with the slats providing rigidity and strength to the silt screen material. The silt screen material filters out silt and debris while enabling storm water and runoff to drain into the drop inlet.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1997Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Inventor: Earl R. Singleton
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Patent number: RE42695Abstract: A reinforced silt retention sheet and systems for silt retention are provided. The reinforced silt retention sheet includes a non-woven fabric having a series of entangled polymer fibers with a reinforcing material secured within the fabric. The resultant reinforced silt retention sheet further can have openings of a desired size to enable filtering of a flow of fluid passing through the reinforced silt retention sheet.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Silt-Saver, Inc.Inventor: Earl R. Singleton